Chapter 12 quiz Flashcards
What does Bicameral mean?
Having a legislative assembly composed of two chambers of houses
How many members are in the House of representatives?
435
How long can a member of the house of representative’s serve?
2 year terms
What are some effects of Bicameralism
- Creates a system of checks and balances
- Increased deliberation
3 . Allowing representation of diverse interests
How many members are in the Senate?
100 members
How long can a member of the senate serve?
6 year terms
What are the powers of the house of representatives?
Initiates all revenue bills
More influential on budget
To impeach civil officers To elect a President if no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes.
What are the powers of the senate?
1.confirm those of the President’s appointments that require consent, and to ratify treaties
- Influential on foreign affairs
- Unlimited debate (Filibuster)
What is the filibuster?
A senator who gives long speeches in a effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he or she don’t agree with
What is an Incumbent?
Politicians that are already in office
What advantages do Incumbents have?
- They have the resources (Money)
- Name recognition.
What is the 17th amendment?
Establishes direct election of U.S. Senators by voters.
what is pork/earmarks?
When funds are set aside for a specific purpose (like a bill) or project, they are known as “earmarked”
What is article 1 section 8
levy taxes, regulate commerce, and establish immigration laws.
What is the conservative coalition?
An alliance between republican’s and conservative demarcates.
How does a bill become law?
- Citizens talk to congressmen about a problem they feel that should become law
- Representatives put the bill in the hopper(box)
- The bill is read to the house of representatives and the bill is assigned a number
- The speaker of the house sends the bill to committee
5.The bill is discussed, killed or amended in committee If passes it is sent to committee of congress - The bill is send out of committee and is places on legislative debate
- The bill is debated on the floor of the house of rep
- The house votes on the bill
- The bill is passed and sent to the senate
- the Bill is sent to the senate comittee
- The bill is discussed and amended or killed, if passed it is sent to the floor to vote
- If there is a change in the bill it buts go back to the house or senate
- Bill is passed by both house and senate
- The bill is sent to the president
- The president either signs the or veto the bill and it dies
what does that Cloture do?
A rule limiting or ending a debate in a deliberative body
What is whip?
A legislator appointed by the party to enforce discipline and keep count on potential vote counts
What is caucus?
A private meeting of member of a political party to select candidates, chairmen or discuss policy’s, simiuar in
